In My Father's House
Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, England Fathers Day was yesterday. In our house, it passes quietly; just the way The Hubster likes it. We went to church. Had some lunch and a nap. Our daughter called and they had a nice conversation. It was a nice day--just hanging around the house. My Sunday School class discussed the 23rd Psalm. I love the imagery the Word proclaims, but more than that, I love the promise of what lies in store for us in our Father's House. The Bible contains many assertions of what is in store for us in Heaven. Here are a few. In my Father's House: 1. There are many mansions (John 14:2) 2. There is bread enough, and to spare (Luke 15:17) 3. I am protected (Psalm 23:4) 4. There is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11) 5. There is music (I Chronicles 6:31) 6. God has prepared it (Genesis 24:31) 7. We are blessed there (Genesis 39:5) 8. We will eat the first fruits (Numbers 18:13) 9. There are treasures (I Kings 7:51) 10: I will live there forever (P...